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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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